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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Drew Pomeranz |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Joey Gallo |
| OF Two | Chad Pinder |
| OF Three | Austin Slater |
| Util | Eric Thames |
| Salary | $31,200 |
| Expected Points | 127.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $11,000 | 37.97 | 3.45 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,500 | 36.59 | 3.48 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,000 | 35.18 | 3.91 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,800 | 34.97 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $6,300 | 30.12 | 4.78 |
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $6,900 | 31.78 | 4.61 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,800 | 33.86 | 4.34 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,800 | 34.97 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 12.29 | 3.15 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,500 | 11.85 | 3.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 11.63 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 12.92 | 2.87 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.75 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.59 | 3.07 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.59 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 13.27 | 2.76 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 11.45 | 3.69 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 11.43 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,400 | 9.74 | 4.06 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,700 | 10.78 | 3.99 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 11.45 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 14.37 | 3.42 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 14.37 | 3.42 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 14.29 | 3.04 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 13.32 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.28 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.28 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 10.02 | 3.85 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 10.11 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.59 | 3.25 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 14.84 | 3.03 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 13.80 | 3.14 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,600 | 12.29 | 4.73 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,600 | 12.29 | 4.73 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,500 | 11.30 | 4.52 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,500 | 11.30 | 4.52 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.